Auburn coach Gus Malzahn in second half action of the BCS National Championship Game on Monday January 6, 2014 in Pasadena, Ca.

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AUBURNDiscussions have begun between Gus Malzahn and Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs regarding raises for the football coaching staff, the Auburn head coach said Friday.

"We've got one of the best staffs in college football, and we'll do everything in our power to keep them together," Malzahn said.

Jacobs has said he planned to give Malzahn and his staff all raises once the season was over. Malzahn agreed to terms on a new six-year contract worth $26.85 million on Dec. 5 and said he will sign the formal contract in the "near future." ...